Posts Tagged ‘tsa’
As you probably know, there was an attempted terrorist attack on a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit over the holiday.
A Nigerian man named Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab attempted to use a powder and liquid concoction to set off an explosion near the end of the flight but was subdued by some angry passengers that rightly deemed him to be threatening to their otherwise pleasant holiday flight.
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To get your holiday weekend off to a great start, I’ve included a smash hit by pop heroes the Bouncing Souls. The song, Airport Security, will make you happy they ever invented the TSA. I guess there’s endless sources for song-writing inspiration these days.
Try to keep these happy riffs in mind as you’re herded through the rope maze on your way to visit Grandma. (Who still loves you, by the way.)
Happy Thanksgiving!
The TSA’s new program, Secure Flight, will begin today and I am worried. (Please see yesterday’s post or visit the TSA press release to read more about this program.) I won’t go into my personal, political beliefs about this, but I see some problems with implementation and enforcement of their procedures.
On May 15th, airlines will be required to provide the full name of each passenger to the TSA. Your name, as it appears on your reservation, must match the Government Issued Photo ID you will be presenting to check-in EXACTLY.
Packing just the right amount will help lighten your load when traveling for an extended stay. Check out our downloadable packing checklist along with carry-on rules and restrictions set by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration).
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